A Year of Gratitude Journal for Kids - by Melissa Klinker (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Inspire kids ages 6 to 9 to tap into the power of gratitude

The simple, purposeful act of putting pen (or crayon!) to paper to express gratitude can help children build positivity, optimism, and self-esteem. This guided kids gratitude journal provides fun prompts and exercises that will get little ones excited about sharing what makes them happy every day for a year--because they're never too young to start practicing gratitude.

What sets A Year of Gratitude Journal for Kids apart:

• Gratitude 101--Kids will learn what gratitude is and that they can feel grateful for big things, like when someone helps them, or small things, like a really yummy smell.
• 365 playful prompts--They'll make gratitude a habit by writing or drawing what they most love about being outside, something brave they did, what makes them laugh, and much more.
• Grow together--Find fresh ways to connect and bond with your child as you learn what brings them joy and appreciation for life.

Support your child's emotional learning and help them celebrate the best parts of their day with A Year of Gratitude Journal for Kids.

Review Quotes

"A must-have journal to foster gratitude in young children! Melissa has provided the perfect amount of guidance through weekly prompts and reflection. Each week provides an opportunity to get children thinking about different ways to show and express gratitude. She provides pictures, checklists, and the ability to be creative through drawing pictures while reflecting on each week. This journal is an easy way for young children to practice gratitude on a daily basis!" --Dana O'Shaughnessy, mother of 2 and first grade teacher

"It's never too early to start focusing on gratitude, and this is a perfect gratitude journal for older preschoolers through early elementary. With different engaging ideas for each week throughout the year, younger children can draw or dictate their thoughts while children in early elementary can use this to write their thoughts each night. In the end, your child will have a keepsake journal that you and your child will treasure along with a wonderful habit of daily gratitude." --Deb Chitwood, MA, founder of LivingMontessoriNow.com and BitsofPositivity.com

"Let's face it...connection and bonding time with our kids is tough in our fast-paced culture. Melissa has created a fantastic, easy, and fun journal to guide us on how to intentionally slow down and find joy, appreciation, and gratitude in the day to day! She has created a way to guide parents and kids in the basics of gratitude. These engaging prompts will allow families to spend meaningful time reflecting on what gratitude is and creatively find gratitude in their everyday lives!" --Lou-Ann Delaney, MBA, homeschool mom to 3